I’ll blog more on this over the next few weeks, but here’s an initial take on what I think were factors in National’s loss. I’m dividing them up into two categories – … Keep Reading

Tara Ward recaps the highs and lows of last night’s free-to-air television election coverage.   “Thank God it’s over,” John Campbell declared in the opening moments of 1 News’ election broadcast, but really, we’d only just begun. John and Hilary Barry were in charge of the catchy ‘1 News Your Vot Keep Reading

Labour's crushing victory in yesterday's election and the Green's strong result means that the Government has a unique opportunity to emulate the fundamental change to New Zealand that the first Labour government achieved. Keep Reading

The New Zealand First team saw their defeat unfold at a function in Northland. Keep Reading

British and Canadian Prime Ministers congratulate the Labour leader, as the Dalai Lama praises Ardern for "the courage, wisdom and leadership you have shown". Keep Reading

It's the red tide - a Labour landslide in the electorates has seen the party win 15 seats previously held by National Party MPs - including major upsets in Ilam, Nelson, East Coast, Upper Harbour and Northcote to name a few. Keep Reading

Five political analysts deliver their initial responses to the election results. Keep Reading

National's Emma Mellow has finished third. Keep Reading

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OPINION: It's time to celebrate the best, worst and weirdest moments of the 2020 campaign. Keep Reading

Boris Johnson, Justin Trudeau and even the Dalai Lama have wished the Labour leader well. Keep Reading

The eyes of the world are on New Zealand - and a massive swing to Labour. Keep Reading

After failing to get the people's vote, after 36 years in Parliament, Winston Peters might finally have played out his career. Keep Reading

Despite initial dismal polling during its campaign, the Greens live to see another day in Parliament. Keep Reading

Tamati Coffey won't be throwing in the towel until every vote is counted. Keep Reading

It was clear from the tears in the National leader's eyes that she did not expect it to be this bad. Keep Reading

Party looks to make a political resurrection with a 500-vote lead in the electorate of Waiariki. Keep Reading

Labour has claimed a landslide victory in the 2020 election and has the numbers to govern alone, while National has slumped to its worst result in years. Keep Reading

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office Saturday in an election landslide of historic proportions. With most votes counted,... Keep Reading

New Zealanders give Labour more votes than at any other election in past five decades Keep Reading

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern received a rapturous reception when she walked on stage at the Auckland Town Hall this evening, after New Zealand gave the Labour Party its greatest support in at least 50 years. Keep Reading

National leader Judith Collins has called Labour's Jacinda Ardern to congratulate her on the election result, and appears set on remaining her party's leader. Keep Reading

He's the most recognisable figure in the country's political history and is still refusing to concede, but for Winston Peters and New Zealand First, the show is over. Keep Reading

It's been a tumultuous three years in power for the 40-year-old leader, who won global praise for navigating her country through multiple tragedies. But the hard yards may be still ahead, writes Barbara Miller. Keep Reading

Australia/NZ News -Her Labour Party won 49 per cent of votes, leading to a rare outright parliamentary majority.. Read more at straitstimes.com. Keep Reading